Nathan S. Evans

Dr. Nathan S. Evans is a Teaching Associate Professor and Academic Director for Cyber Security at the University of Denver. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Technische Universität München (2011) and has extensive industry experience, including roles as Senior Principal Research Engineer at Symantec Research Labs and CTO of CloudHawk. His research focuses on network security, automotive security, low-level systems, and distributed systems. Dr. Evans is actively involved in academic and industry initiatives such as the Colorado Research Institute for Security and Privacy (CRISP) and organizes cyber competitions like the Mountain West Cyber Challenge.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Technische Universität München (2011)
• MSc in Computer Science, University of Denver (2009)
• BSc in Computer Science and BA in Criminal Justice, Baldwin Wallace College (2006)

Research Interests: Evans' work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical applications. His recent studies address emerging threats in automotive networks, mobile device security, and cloud infrastructure. He emphasizes hands-on education through initiatives like DU's Cyber Security Master’s program.

Articles Overview: Recent publications highlight advancements in cryptocurrency mining analysis, container security, and automotive system vulnerabilities. His work often explores real-world implications of theoretical security models.

Labs/Teams: As CRISP’s Point-of-Contact, he leads interdisciplinary efforts in cyber defense. He mentors students in competitions like CyberForce and NSA Ghidra SRE Challenge, fostering workforce development.